About Us

Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal is a Public Charitable Trust registered under the Society’s Registration Act and Bombay Public Trust Act. From its humble beginnings in 1934, when it took over the Rashtriya Shala, a school established in 1921 in the wake of the National Movement, the Mandal today has grown into a big educational complex imparting high-level education to more than 50,000 students.

The ethos of the Mandal, is marked by patriotic fervor, selfless service and a spirit of indigenous enterprise. These values permeate all the institutions set up by the Mandal and are the guiding principles for all of them.

After beginning its journey in the early 1930s SVKM has blossomed into an educational colossus that has attained national recognition in multiple streams of higher education. With a strong guiding philosophy of providing education to all levels of the student community along with creating a feeling of bonding and commitment amongst academic and nonacademic employees. SVKM has mastered the art of being able to transform itself into a close knit family and at the same time help its students to attain all-round development, be employable and achieve success.

Over the past 85 years, the Mandal has developed a large educational complex in Vile Parle, in Suburban Mumbai and has spread its wings to metro cities like, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Navi Mumbai,Indore, Nagpur etc. SVKM today is proud of some of the finest educational institutes in the country like NMIMS deemed to be University, N.M. College of Commerce and Economics, Mithibai College, D.J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic – to name a few. It has also in its family schools from Nursery to Secondary, Jr. College providing ICSE or IB, IGCSE curriculum or CBSE curriculum. With a strong vision and passion for being the pioneers of the modern education system, all SVKM institutes are state of the art, with ever expanding facilities and infrastructure.

From its beginning with the Swadeshi Movement, the Mandal has now grown into an educational foundation promoting global thinking consistent with national interest and promoting the values, professionalism, social sensitivity and dynamic entrepreneurship.

About SVKM’s CoA, Shirpur

SVKM’s College of Agriculture, Shirpur represents a significant advancement in agricultural education, dedicated to developing the next generation of agricultural leaders and innovators. Established under the prestigious Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM’s) umbrella, our institution is committed to transforming rural prosperity through its three foundational pillars: teaching, research, and outreach. We provide a comprehensive agricultural education that combines academic rigor with practical applications, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared to address real-world challenges in farm productivity, agribusiness, and sustainable rural development.

Our college boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, including smart, air-conditioned classrooms with interactive learning tools, a widespread 117-acre operational farmland for hands-on training, and fully equipped laboratories. We emphasize a holistic approach to education at SVKM’s College of Agriculture, Shirpur. Our BSc (Hons.) agriculture program focuses on experiential learning through initiatives like Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE), agro-industrial internships, and student-driven projects. We nurture entrepreneurship and research through our incubation support via the SoBUS Centre, undergraduate research initiatives, and strong collaborations with leading agri-industries. Beyond academics, we prioritize soft-skills training, leadership development, and expert-led industry lectures to shape well-rounded professionals ready to make a meaningful impact in agriculture.